Introduction

Chat NiteThought ("we", "our", or "us") is committed to protecting your privacy. This Privacy Policy explains how we collect, use, and safeguard your information when you use our chat application. This is a personal learning project, but we take your privacy seriously.

Information We Collect

Personal Information

• Google account information (name, email, profile picture) when you sign in
• Messages and content you send through the application
• Usage data and interaction patterns

Technical Information

• Device information (operating system, browser type)
• IP address and general location data
• Application logs and error reports

How We Use Your Information

• To provide and maintain the chat service
• To authenticate users and prevent unauthorized access
• To improve application performance and user experience
• To troubleshoot technical issues
• For learning and educational purposes as part of this development project

Data Security

We implement appropriate security measures to protect your personal information:

• Encrypted data transmission using HTTPS
• Secure authentication through Google OAuth
• Regular security updates and monitoring
• Limited access to personal data

Third-Party Services

We use the following third-party services:

• Google Firebase: For authentication and user management
• Google OAuth: For secure login

These services have their own privacy policies, which we encourage you to review.

Data Retention

We retain your personal information only as long as necessary to provide the service and fulfill the purposes outlined in this policy. You may request deletion of your account and associated data at any time.

Your Rights

You have the right to:

• Access your personal data
• Correct inaccurate information
• Delete your account and data
• Export your data
• Withdraw consent for data processing

Learning Project Disclaimer

Chat NiteThought is a personal learning project created to explore modern application development. While we strive to implement best practices for security and privacy, this application is primarily for educational purposes. Users should be aware of this when sharing sensitive information.

Contact Us

If you have any questions about this Privacy Policy, please contact us through our GitHub repository.

Changes to This Policy

We may update this Privacy Policy from time to time. We will notify users of any material changes by updating the "Last updated" date at the top of this policy.